Hundreds take part in Boxing Day Run

Runners were cheered along to the finishing line by an enthusiastic bunch of supporters at this year’s Hindhead Boxing Day Run. 

First over the finishing line was Christopher Phillips-Hart who completed the men’s run in 20m 35s. The winner of the men’s drinking category was Daniel Titcomb (21m 44s). Sarah Hill won the ladies’ drinking run in 26m 42s and Katrina Scott was the first to finish the ladies’ non-drinking run in 27m 18s. 

The run is organised by local resident Matt Dellar and raises money for Holy Cross Hospital. Speaking after the run, Matt said: “Thank you to all the runners, spectators, volunteers and sponsors who supported the 2023 Boxing Day Run and made it such a lovely, positive occasion. The combination of seasoned athletes running amongst families and groups of friends resulted in an inspiring blend of fitness and festive cheer.”

538 people completed the 3.5-mile cross country route which took in spectacular scenic views of the Surrey countryside. The drinking race was as popular as ever with tickets selling out in record time. 

Frances Campion-Smith who is the newly appointed Chief Executive at Holy Cross Hospital: “Within a very short time of taking up my role, I had heard all about the Boxing Day Run and the sterling effort Matt and his small team of organisers put into arranging this annual event. I would like to add my personal thanks to everybody who was involved in the run and confirm that any money raised will go towards helping patients achieve the best possible quality of life.”

Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere is a charity that specialises in neurorehabilitation and provides care for people with complex neurological disabilities resulting from injuries or medical episodes. 

More information about the hospital’s work can be found at www.holycross.org.uk. The full results of the Boxing Day Run are available at www.boxingdayrun.org.